@article{article_1456975, title={Heat Integration in Synthetic Fuel Production Plants}, journal={Journal of Steel Research and Development}, volume={5}, pages={16–24}, year={2024}, author={Alsunousı, Mohammed Abdulmunem Mohammed}, keywords={Heat integration, heat exchanger network, methanol production, thermal load distribution, emissions reduction.}, abstract={This study addresses the integration of thermal energy to enhance the quality of energy management in methanol production systems. In this study, the minimum number of heat exchangers (HXs) required for optimum heat transfer was obtained by the pinch analysis method, taking into account temperature ranges and compression temperatures. This approach minimizes energy consumption and maximizes energy recovery, as it allows the waste heat generated within the system to be used in others that need heat. Thus, in order to maintain the system, there is a significant decrease in the amount of heat input and heat loss to the outside. In addition, this study evaluated the carbon emissions from coal at the end of heat integration (HI) and the ability of the system to reduce CO2 emissions. The results show that the heat exchanger network (HEN) optimized by the pinch analysis method significantly reduces the utility consumption and increases the energy recovery in methanol production. Thermal integration leads to a significant increase in emissions reductions, making the process more environmentally friendly. In conclusion, this research highlights the importance of thermal energy integration in methanol production and industrial processes, offering energy efficiency improvements and environmental benefits. As a result of the study, the emission reduction, which was 4513 tons/day with the same number of heat exchangers, increased to 4890 tons/day at the end of heat integration.}, number={1}, publisher={Karabuk University}